Federal judge orders prosecutors to release investigation records in James Comey case

A federal judge ordered prosecutors to produce investigation records in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge expressed concern that the Justice Department might have operated on a "indict first and investigate later" principle. He instructed prosecutors to hand over grand jury materials and seized evidence by Thursday. Comey is accused of lying to Congress in 2020. His defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated, initiated shortly after President Trump seemingly called for action against him and other perceived enemies.